Xcel energy offers new ways to track energy; what’s your cheapest option?

GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - Many Coloradans are raising questions about their current Xcel Energy bill, which may look higher this year compared to previous years.

Customers now have the ability to either pay a flat rate for a whole day or pay based on time of use.

When paying for time of use, mid-peak energy is slightly more expensive on weekdays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and on-peak energy is the most expensive from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays. Off-peak energy is least expensive all other times, including weekends and holidays.

Marshall Zellinger, 9 News reporter, breaks it down further and can help customers decide which option is best for them here.

We previously covered other reasons your bill went up, including an increase in gas prices that is passed down directly dollar for dollar to consumers.

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